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The Jane Knox and Tenassee Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a joint meeting Sept. 24 at Catfish Campus. Mary Sue Fisher gave the devotion. Regents Mary McClanahan and Pat Junkin presided over the meeting. Barbara Smith led the members in the pledge to the flag, the American’s Creed and the Preamble to the Constitution.

The speaker was Robert Hicks, author of the New York Times bestseller “The Widow of the South” and 12 other books. John and Carrie McGavock designated two acres of land next to their family cemetery as a final burial spot for nearly 1,500 soldiers killed at the Battle of Franklin.

The story is about Carrie and her devotion to the cemetery, which has become a lasting memorial honoring those soldiers who were wounded or died in one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The author has also played a major role in preserving their home, the historic Carnton Mansion.

Flewellen Ingrum gave the National Defense report. She told five ways to protect yourself from identify theft and make yourself less vulnerable to people in cyber space. Jean Jones gave the President General’s Message.

In the Daughters Newsletter Magazine the new President General Lynn Young’s theme is “Honoring Our Heritage-Focusing on the Future-Celebrating America.” She said, “It is our goal to see Daughters celebrate our heritage by giving a million hours of service annually to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.”

A “Community Service Tracking Log” was given to each member to keep a record of her service. A report was made on the Creek War of 1812 and the 200th anniversary of the annual celebration of the events of Fort Mims, Ala. Jennie Jo Hardison gave a conservation report. Members were given the opportunity to sign a petition opposing the proposed mega landfill. A report was given on Constitution Week. The Constitution and the Declaration were written at the same place in Philadelphia and signed on Sept.17, and later ratified in 1788. The Bill of Rights was added later.

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